COURSE DESCRIPTION This 8-hour course covers the basic skills necessary and to safely begin Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques. In this introductory skills acquisition course, participants will receive hands-on instruction in the proper use of IASTM through a lab-focused teaching format. The course will address proper instrument selection to address body contours and reach target tissues. At the end of the course, attendees will take an exam for a certi cation in Level I: IASTM Fundamentals.

Please dress to allow skin access to your entire upper and lower quarters to enhance the learning process.

At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

• List the precautions and contraindications for IASTM

•Understand, identify, and apply the appropriate IASTM treatment edge based on the target tissue and desired treatment e ect

• Choose appropriate basic treatment IASTM strokes based on the body region contours, nature of the soft tissue restriction, and desired treatment outcome

• Integrate IASTM intervention into the overall treatment program to produce carry-over of the treatment e ect and enhance treatment outcomes

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction: theoretical basis of IASTM, review of current literature

• Basic handling, tool selection, and basic treatment strokes lab

?• Lecture/discussion – treatment integration and dosing

?• Myofascia and cutaneous strokes lab

• Deep muscle strokes lab

?• Ligament/ tendon treatment strokes lab?• Hard tissue/soft tissue interface lab

• Instruction in use of the Multi-tool and skills integration lab

KOTA Members who registered for this course on 2/11 - 2/12 , will receive $100.00 off of the registration fee (Usually $399), as well as a free T-shirt! Please include shirt sizes in the "notes" section during check out.

Register by visiting our website at: https://hawkgrips.com/events/

Coupon Code = 100OFF * case sensitive

WHO SHOULD ATTEND The target audience is restricted to those who have achieved or are a student in their junior or senior year (transcripts required) working towards one or more of the following credentials: ATC, CHT, CLT, DC, DO, DOM, MD, MT, ND, OT, OTA, PT, PTA, RN. For other relevant credentials please contact HawkGrips to verify eligibility.